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A Collection of Vignettes from South Africa A ColleCtion of Vignettes from south Africa www.oxfam.org.au x Credits title: Wisdom from Everyday Development: A Collection of Vignettes from South Africa Published: March 2016 Authors: Nobhongo Gxolo, Nikita Smith, Linda Masango and Matthew Molver editor: Cheryl Goodenough Design: www.lumo.co.za Copyright: Oxfam gives permission for excerpts from this book to be photocopied or reproduced provided that the source is clearly and properly acknowledged. Disclaimer: The views in this publication are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily represent those of Oxfam or any funding agency. The interview and review process was participatory and consent around content and inclusion of personal information was given to Oxfam by interviewees. Oxfam extends its thanks to all who contributed to this document. Contact Details: Oxfam Australia 132 Leicester Street Carlton 3053 Victoria, Australia Phone: +61 3 9289 4444 Email: [email protected] www.oxfam.org.au 1 A small reflection on a big task By noBhongo gxolo Initially the task seemed daunting; doing extensive research as well as speaking to partner organisations, who have a lot on their plates, to gain their insights about the work they do and their exciting initiatives. Not all the interviews could be conducted face-to-face as partners work in different parts of the country. Some were done over email, others over the phone or Skype. Generally face-to-face conversation yields the best results so the approach had to be amended to try and counter the eventuality of not having the opportunity to ask follow-up questions, if the responses were submitted over email, for instance. Using four young writers to draw out the stories told by different voices provided diverse perspectives. It was also interesting for the writers to learn about partner organisations that lend a hand to struggling and vulnerable communities. 2 The editing phase has been thorough. More voices were added to the process to ensure the work is as comprehensive as possible. Working with young writers has been a good challenge. It meant negotiating a way of communicating to try and encourage them and extract their best work for these submissions. We supported the writers especially at critical points during the process and talked them through some of the basics of writing and research. We also got their input and reflections on the process. These discussions, as well as the one-on-one mentoring, were very valuable as it offered new insights and fresh perspectives. We hope you enjoy these diverse vignettes or ‘snapshots’, and that they are thought-provoking and inspirational for the work that you do. noBhongo gxolo I’m a freelance writer based in Cape Town. I’ve been writing for seven years and produced content for a Vodacom mobi-site, under Praeklelt Foundation, as well as mahal.co.za and dailyplanet.co.za. I’ve also conducted video interviews with headliners at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival for Rolling Stone SA. My work has been published in ELLE, Rolling Stone SA, Mail & Guardian, Marie Claire, dailyplanet.co.za, Rise and Edgars Club Magazine. I’ve been living in Cape Town, a city with a throng of interesting characters. It offers good fodder for a writer to tap into – the different stories of the city and its people. 3 linDA mAsAngo I recently completed my Social Science degree majoring in Political Science and History. Growing up, I always wanted to be a writer but I never put any effort into it. Writing for Oxfam has reignited that passion so I am considering turning writing into a career. I have since applied to Rhodes University for an Honours degree in investigative journalism. mAtthew molVer I am 22 years old and graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Geography in 2013. I am passionate about the environment and development studies, and want to travel the globe doing volunteer work for conservation organisations. I am outgoing and sociable, so this project was very enjoyable for me because I was exposed to many different people who are involved in various things. nikitA smith I recently completed a post graduate qualification in journalism at the Durban University of Technology and was fortunate enough to be a part of the university newspaper and part of the editorial team that was responsible for the inaugural hard copy of the student magazine, The Edge. Working with news agencies like Mr Newswire have earned me bylines in The New Age and News24. 4 Contents Introduction 6 fooD seCurity AnD liVelihooDs 8 Agro ecology: South Africa’s saving grace 10 Rebecca’s food garden 14 Young women get a shot at STEM 18 Goat’s milk changing lives 22 GMOs, farmers and community activism: The fight for the right to food sovereignty 26 ACtiVe CitizenshiP 30 Communities tackle waste disposal 32 PACSA bridges gap between actions and ideas 36 Clinic committees: the strategy of community mobilisation 40 Follow up on farm workers’ strike 44 Building Joe Slovo’s future 48 Women on farms forges a better path 52 genDer AnD VulnerABility 56 Working for change 58 Combating hate crimes 62 Raised voices: Women speak out 66 Women in Construction 70 Lifeline: Giving power back to the people 74 Raising consciousness in sexual and reproductive health 78 emBrACing Community ComPlexity 82 Denis Hurley Centre: At the heart of urban-based development 84 The use of mobile phones in programs 88 Quelling violence and building peace 92 GIS: Mapping for action 96 PArtnershiPs 100 Inclusive development in water and sanitation 102 Shukumisa shakes things up 106 Siyavuna: The path to self-sufficiency 110 Early childhood development outreach program 114 5 Introduction Oxfam Australia (OAU) through the No Longer Vulnerable program works with over 40 local partner organisations in South Africa. In our general program reporting we have noted the ‘losing of knowledge’ because we do not capture the small, regular and often significant changes that occur during the delivery of a partner program. In order to address this issue, the OAU team has developed a ‘short format impactful case study’ that we have called a ‘vignette’. As the name suggests, these are snapshots of small, but significant occurrences in a program, that when viewed cumulatively provide a much richer insight into the success and unintended consequences of programs. These are not intended to be positive stories only as it is believed that a collection of ‘failures’ is as important to the learning and knowledge-creation process as are successes. It was decided that this project would be done with a small team of young writers of mixed experience to bring in different voices while having a strong up-skilling dimension. The process included consultation with the OAU Programs team, and interviews with partners. 6 The key areas of focus of these stories, which were identified from the extensive No Longer Vulnerable Program Midterm Review, are: • Food Security and Livelihoods, • Active Citizenship, • Gender and Vulnerability, • Embracing Community Complexity, and • Partnerships. These are all crucial areas in terms of the way OAU works with partners in South Africa. It also goes without saying that these areas are closely interwoven and, although we have separated the vignettes using these as themes, many fit easily into more than one. The overall aim of this work is to create a collection of high quality compelling stories that complement other sources of data, and can be used for learning and profiling. 7 8 Food Security & Livelihoods Food security and livelihoods has been an important part of Oxfam Australia’s work with partners in South Africa for many years. During the most recent three-year No Longer Vulnerable Program cycle (2012-2015), it was recognised that there was a need to support more explicit consciousness-raising in connection with livelihood work to bring people together to explore questions such as ‘why is our situation like this?’ and ‘what is our capacity to create change?’. This is aimed at creating more holistic strategies for addressing vulnerability. The five vignettes included here start to answer some of these questions and hopefully encourage stakeholders to do the same. 9 Matthew molVer 10 South Africa is rich in biodiversity and natural resources. Food security, however, remains a significant problem in many areas of the country. Agro-ecology has been promoted amongst small- holder farmers as a method of farming that builds on the rich body of knowledge and practices that these farmers have passed down for generations. Some of these methods are composting, mulching, fertility beds and the use of grey water1. Synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and genetically modified seeds are not used as they are harmful to both plants and humans. These practices ensure that the crops grown are healthy and organic, and that the land stays arable, yielding good harvests year after year. Biowatch South Africa is a non-profit organisation that works with small-holder farmers, civil society organisations and government to ensure that people have control over their food, agricultural processes and resources. They encourage the practice of agro-ecology, household seed banks and seed exchanges amongst farmers. This enables community members to live independently off their own produce. It also prevents a reliance on the industrialised farming systems that are currently using land and resources in an unsustainable way, compromising current and future generations’ food security. “Biowatch South Africa encourages the practice of agro-ecology, household seed banks and seed exchanges amongst farmers. This enables community members to live independently off their own produce.” 1 Grey water is household waste water that is cleaned using wood, coal, sand, ash and stones.
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